By Ngor Khot Garang We are always expected to keep our ears to the ground because God wants each one of us not to expect surprises in life. For most people, making it out of nowhere to somewhere, have to them, been something impossible, even, for those who believed in[Read More…]
Year: 2023
Is the current state of corruption, nepotism tribalism and bribery what our fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters fought for 21 years to liberate South Sudan?
By Ajak Diing Deng For 21 years. We, South Sudanese citizens fought to liberate our country from oppressive Arabic regime rule. Since gaining independence in 2011, the government of South Sudan has made strides in creating a more unstable nation by allowing individuals to embezzle public fund without questioning them.[Read More…]
The River Nile Transport: Repeatedly Boat Capsizing Incidents with No Attention from Authorities in Eastern African Region
By Ariik Kuol Ariik Mawien The few highlights of boats capsized and sank in South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda. The ignorance to accurately determine the exact capacity (load) a certain boat can carry was the main problem threatening the River Nile transport in Eastern African Region. For instance, A boat[Read More…]
South Sudan Basketball Federation signs 3-year sponsorship deal
By Staff Writer South Sudan Basketball Federation (SSBF) is thrilled to be teaming up with one of the leading basketball sports brands in the world, PEAK, on a three-year deal. SSBF disclosed the partnership news in a press statement issued on Friday that No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, has seen.[Read More…]
South Sudanese musician wins $1 million prize
By Gladys Fred Kole A South Sudanese-international singer, producer, and DJ based in the diaspora has won big prize as the Best DJ, worthy $1 Million dollars at the Reggae Sumfest Global Sound Clash in Jamaica. Kennedy Ongele Lorya, professionally known by his music name Dynamq, is a South Sudanese[Read More…]
Farmers decries insecurity hindering farming
By Bida Elly David South Sudan Farmers’ Union has decried continuous insecurity across the Country as the major problem affecting the agricultural sector, which is believed to be the backbone of the Country’s economy. The farmers union stressed that implementation of the peace agreement ought to be speeded up to[Read More…]
South Sudan, Israel ink bilateral deal
By Malek Arol South Sudan government on Thursday signed a cooperation agreement with the State of Israel. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation led representation the government of South Sudan while Ambassador; H.E. Gershon Kedar represented the state of Israel, his home county. According to the ministry’s Facebook[Read More…]
Minister, mayor clash over water prices control
By Philip Buda Ladu Juba City Council has challenged the National Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and the Urban Water Corporation to address water price fluctuation in city residents. On July 13, acting Juba City mayor, Emmanuel Khemis Richard directed the chief executive officer (CEO) to sign an order[Read More…]
The woes of the skyrocketing water prices
By Esther Lohutuhureng Water is an indispensable part of our daily lives. Every creature on planet Earth needs water, starting with human beings, plants, and animals. Water is one of our basic needs, and without it, there is no life. Moreover, it is written in Quran Alkreem, “And we created[Read More…]
Public trust in the Traffic Police is long dead and forgotten
By Taban Gabi Gone are the days when officers were recruited into the traffic ranks based on their understanding of the police’s efficacy and competence. Gone are the days when without a traffic fault, cops just wave at drivers minus any sort of interrogation. We are now in an era[Read More…]
Unraveling the Devastating Consequences of Medical Negligence and Malpractice in South Sudan
By Gama Hassan Oscas In South Sudan, the prevalence of medical negligence and malpractice has reached a critical point, posing serious threats to public health and safety. The alarming number of mushrooming health facilities run by unqualified or untrained medical professionals without proper regulations has led to catastrophic health outcomes[Read More…]
We are a people who believe and doubt at the same time
I don’t like zero-sum games where one-party wins and the other loses. I don’t put people on the sideline and see how they will play if given a chance. I understand that every person I cross paths with is fighting a serious battle and they deserve my respect. I don’t[Read More…]
Stakeholders demand neutral political parties’ council
By Gladys Fred Kole Stakeholders and signatories to the revitalized Peace Agreement are calling for a neutral political parties’ council. The stakeholders gathered on Thursday, with a high-level standing community for the implementation of the peace agreement at the Ministry of cabinet affairs meeting hall. Executive Director of Community Empowerment[Read More…]
Solutions underway for displaced populations in Central Equatoria
By Staff writer At a time when Central Equatoria is witnessing a high number of returns of internally displaced people and refugees, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) gathered over 70 key stakeholders to a workshop that aimed at developing a durable solutions strategy to support displacement-affected communities in the[Read More…]
South Sudan applauds Uganda for confirming toxic food
By Bida Elly David South Sudan has applauded the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) for quick action on the toxic maize impounded in Nimule. Recently, a high-level committee comprising members from the two countries was constituted to investigate and resolve the trade standoff over the impounded goods at the[Read More…]
New police post in Mundri East gives hope for greater security, safety
UN As South Sudan approaches a critical juncture in its political history with this young nation gearing up for its first-ever elections in 2024, communities in Western Equatoria, and indeed, across the country are still contending with frequent outbreaks of conflict, criminality and rebuilding their lives as best as possible[Read More…]
UNHCR envoy pleas for resilient solution for conflict victims
By Gladys Fred Kole UNHCR special envoy to the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Mohammed Affey highlighted the need for continued effort on durable answers for millions of people forced to flee in and from South Sudan. Mr. Affey emphasized that beyond humanitarian action, creation of conditions for returnees and recovery[Read More…]
Over 600 dog bites cases recorded
By Ngor Deng Matem Over 600 cases of dog bites have been recorded in Northern Bahr El Ghazal state (NBGs)-Aweil between January and July 2023, the National Ministry of Health has disclosed. One Health Surveillance Officer, Santino Ngong Garang, revealed that some people are feared dead due to rabies manifestation[Read More…]
Expired goods set ablaze
By Bida Elly David South Sudan National Bureau of Standards on Thursday destroyed over 10,000 metric tons of expired food and non-food items impounded from traders across markets in Juba city. The expired commodities consisting of maize flour, sugar, milk, oil, soap, biscuits, liquid soaps, paints, and drinks, were set[Read More…]
Is it a crime to fight for what is mine?
Label me an instigator and the law labels you a violator of freedom of speech. Brand me a frustrated citizen, and the law charges you of failure to deliver services. Send security personnel to look for me and the law acquits me freely while God sends His security personnel to[Read More…]